Veggie Madras
I think I’ve been doing too much work on headlines because I had to refrain myself from calling this post ‘MADRAS MADNESS!’ in a sensational tabloid style (see mum, I do learn things at uni).
I had a sudden brainwave today. Why don’t I start a new section of my blog completely dedicated to the most important thing in my life: food. Since I’m a student who can’t afford to eat out all the time or buy fancy food, why don’t I share cheap recipe ideas that I usually cook? Also, I’m not sure if this is just me procrastinating when I should be writing a dissertation, or if I’m just looking for excuses to cook (re: eat).
This recipe is so simple, it’s impossible to mess up. If you do, then maybe don’t bother reading this.
Dice up your onions, stir-fry them in a little oil until golden brown.
Chop up your carrots, add to the pan.
Once the carrots have become softer, add the beans to the pan.
Give them 5 minutes or so (if it becomes too dry, you can add a little water to your pan).
Add the madras sauce.
Mix well, then leave to simmer. Done.
Serve with rice/naan/pita bread. (But rice FTW).
If you’re looking for a protein fix then you can add chicken, meat or fish as well. Just stir-fry them with your onions.
I had to dig through the bin to find my soggy receipts, but here is what I bought:
Ingredients:
Madras sauce: 79p
1 onion: 10p
2 carrots: 23p
Trimmed beans: £1
Total spent: £2.12
This recipe makes 4 servings.
One serving: 53p.
I don’t know about you, but I think 53p for a meal is pretty damn good. Almost as good as it tastes.
Thank me later x
